Galileo Wheel has launched the SkidCup, a new airless tire for skid steers and loaders that will be available in North America this January.
“Unlike conventional products that force operators to choose between solid tires' durability or pneumatic tires' shock absorption, SkidCup's patented air cavity design maintains full operational capabilities without inflation,” say Galileo Wheel officials.
“The technology eliminates puncture-related downtime, while demonstrating superior impact absorption and traction compared both to solid and pneumatic tires, with reduced shock and vibration transmission to both machinery components and operators.
“At the core of this breakthrough is Galileo's CupWheel technology, featuring a proprietary sidewall concave design. This innovative approach creates a non-pressurized air cavity that delivers superior shock absorption and traction without vulnerability to punctures.”
"Fleet downtime costs can exceed $400 per vehicle daily and with the tire industry remaining largely unchanged for decades, tire-related issues significantly compound these costs through punctures and machinery damage," says Armin Schon, CEO of Galileo Wheel.
The launch of the SkidCup line follows Galileo Wheel's recent $8 million Series C funding round led by Stine Seed Farm, a large, privately held seed company based in the United States.
Galileo Wheel says the global airless tire market is currently valued at $1.1 billion and is forecast to grow to $1.7 billion within the next three years.
